CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Here is a recap of some Chagrin Valley stories from the past week:

Chagrin Falls school board prepares for teacher strike- The Chagrin Falls school board is preparing for a teacher strike, after rumors circulated that the teachers -- who have been without a contract for nearly a year -- planned to picket the middle and high school campus this week.

Though no picketing took place, the Chagrin Falls Board of Education sent a letter to the community saying it received information that the teachers union may picket to raise awareness on the teacher contract negotiations that began last spring.

In the letter, the board also said it has not received a strike notice from teachers, but has prepared a strike plan. Lisa Fetterman, president of the Chagrin Falls Education Association, did not specify whether teachers will picket or go on strike in the future.

Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic canceled- The community received news last month that the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic, an annual highlight of summer in Northeast Ohio, was canceled this year from a lack of sponsorship and scheduling conflicts.

In order to gather support for the 2015 Classic, Pat Swann, Chagrin Valley Professional Horsemen’s Association Horse Show member, hosted a meeting Monday at Sara’s Place in Gates Mills to generate excitement in the local community.

Solon reaches out to seniors- The Solon Senior Services Department is using a survey to better meet the needs of its growing senior population. Solon released a livability survey last month in partnership with Cleveland Heights and the Community Partnership on Aging, which serves Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village and South Euclid.

The survey asked seniors a range of questions from how they receive their news or use technology to what kind of community activities they are interested in. It covered topics like home safety, transportation and community services.

Race for 76th Ohio House District- Republicans Sarah LaTourette and Linda O’Brien are battling for the 76th Ohio House District in the primary election May 6. Both candidates sat down with Northeast Ohio Media Group Wednesday to discuss their reasons for running and their stances on issues facing the district, which includes Bainbridge Township, Aurora, Russell Township, South Russell and parts of Hunting Valley and Chardon.

To see what the candidates had to say on the Republican Party, education and their reasons for running, check out reporter Kaitlyn Ridel’s coverage from Wednesday.

Town hall meeting- Republican candidate Matt Lynch hosted a town hall meeting for residents at Chagrin Falls Township Hall Thursday. Lynch is running against incumbent Rep. Dave Joyce for the 14th Ohio Congressional District seat, which includes Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula counties as well as parts of Cuyahoga, Portage, Trumbull and Summit counties.

The candidate who wins the May 6 primary election will face the Democratic challenger in November. Northeast Ohio Media Group has reached out to Joyce's staff for comment on the meeting.

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